People whispered, side-eyed, and laughed at the tattooed man when he appeared on stage. He didn’t resemble an opera singer. Everything changed when he sang Phantom of the Opera. His terrible voice stunned the listeners and sent goosebumps. Doubt transformed to wonder in an instant—goosebumps, tears, and jaw drops…

There are many talented individuals in the world. The video below showcases one of these talented individuals. His name is Matthew Garwood, and he is an outstanding vocalist. Matthew’s tattoos and piercings may first appear threatening to some individuals. However, we learned as children not to judge a book by its cover. And this man shows us why.

When he walked onstage to audition for The Voice Australia in 2014, he surprised the audience with his song selection. He sang a gorgeous song from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera. His version of “All I Ask Of You” will leave you speechless. Ricky Martin didn’t take long to turn around and see who was performing onstage. Despite not hitting their buzzers, Matthew charmed the other judges.